Nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people older than 65 By James Ward James Ward Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. Every four minutes, someone dies of stroke. Strokes [...]
Know the ins and outs of the billing and the system By James Ward James Ward If you or a loved one is in the hospital, the natural thing is to want to go home. [...]
When you’re planning your gifts, talk to an expert first By James Ward If you’re planning to make a gift or leave something to someone after your death, think about the value you’re giving, whether it’s real [...]
Having no plan is like driving cross country with no spare tire, Ward says By James Ward Will you wait too long before you get the proper legal documents put in place to protect yourself and your [...]
The problem of not having legal documents in place is often from lack of knowledge or plain old procrastination By James Ward James Ward Perhaps the biggest legal problem families face at the time of [...]
A well-prepared package of trust documents can save your family time, anguish, and money By James Ward There are numerous reasons why most people should have a trust. Two main reasons are to avoid probate and to [...]
The Alzheimer’s Association is a good source for finding support groups with experienced counselors. By James Ward James Ward Who’s your mother? There are two parts to this discussion. One is the clients who come [...]
It’s been said that up to 95 percent of people die before they expect to die By James Ward James Ward I recently read a book written about different end of life decisions and how [...]
Get your trust documents in place and up to date before it’s too late By James Ward James Ward I was recently reading a book written by a surgeon, and he commented that about 95 [...]
Most of the nursing homes in our area charge $11,500 to $13,000 per month James Ward When I looked at the upcoming appointments on my calendar, one popped out at me. The husband had called [...]
